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What happened to the fans in the 4th quarter? The stands looked empty.
I was at the game yesterday and realized that it would not be a full house just based on how many folks were walking around trying to sell a handful of tickets. I'm sure the earlier threat of rain (which never produced so much as a sprinkle before, during, or after the game) kept some fans away. By the middle of the first quarter the stadium looked fairly full, but perhaps the bright gold outerwear of the majority of the fans gave that appearance. (This was the designated 'Gold Game'.)
The 20 point lead at halftime gave the appearance that it would be a runaway game and by early in the 3rd quarter there were noticeably less fans in the seats. But the Tigers gave few reasons to keep the fans interested during the first that period having been pinned deep in their territory and not even crossing the 50 yard line.
It wasn't until the Bulldogs began making a game of the contest that the remaining fans had to wake up and give their vocal encouragement and support. By that time the fans who left were likely watching the nail-biting final moments from home. The second half of our recent games have not brought out the best in the Tigers and some seem to be expecting them to falter late.
Not a good way to be going into the tougher part of our schedule.